Crackers cause fires across the country

Emergency services responded to a number of fires in the night between Wednesday and Thursday, caused by fireworks and crackers.

01.01.2015

Feuerwerk

(CS) Emergency services responded to a number of fires in the night between Wednesday and Thursday, caused by fireworks and crackers.

In Rue de Bouillon in Luxembourg City, sparklers caused the bonnet of a car to catch fire, while in Rue St Ulric wooden pallets and tyres stored in a courtyard burst into flames because of a stray rocket.

Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the flames and prevent the fire from spreading.

In Differdange meanwhile, the rear window of a car shattered because of a firecracker. Additionally, a parked car was damaged when a letter box exploded because of cracker thrown into it.

Bascharage saw a similar incident, with a letter box blown up, with damage to a nearby hedge and lights.

In Junglinster, firefighters were called to a fire near the town park where a portable toilet had burst into flames, with the blaze caused by fireworks, according to police.

In Gilsdorf, Bettembourg and Esch/Alzette homes suffered minor damage after being hit by fireworks.